Last night we had our Welcome Dinner for the team. It was a fun evening to get to know everyone and get the trip off to a good start. So far everything has been going really smoothly here in Nepal. The team members have all arrived to Nepal on time with no missing luggage. We […]
Archive: March, 2010
Whitney Team #2 Summits
March 30, 2010 IMG Partner Geo Dunn called in today to report that Whitney Team #2 made the top yesterday. 12 for 12 on top! Way to go team! George is heading back up for his second go around on Whitney tomorrow. Go get em guys. Tye Chapman
Denali Prep Seminar Delayed…But Happy
March 30, 2010 A big weather system settled in the Pacific Northwest these past few days and has dumped several feet of snow in the Cascades! Great for the skiers but not so great for the first day of our Denali Prep Seminar which was scheduled to get started yesterday. With the roads inside Mt. […]
Whitney Wrap-up
March 29, 2010 We had a great summit day! The route was in excellent condition and the weather was very good – a bit windy and cold, but mostly good. The team departed high camp at 12,000 feet about an hour before sunrise. Unfortunately, one member elected to remain back in camp due to a […]
Whitney Team Summits!
March 28, 2010 George Dunn called in from Lone Pine this afternoon to report that they had 11 of 12 on the summit yesterday morning! Weather was great! Pizza and beers for everybody! Tye Chapman
Whitney Team At High Camp
March 26, 2010 IMG Partner and Whitney Program Director George Dunn called in from High Camp on Whitney – all is well! The weather is good and the team is looking forward to a short break this afternoon before heading for the summit early tomorrow morning. Should have another report on Sunday when they get […]
And They’re Off…
March 26, 2010 Our Everest guides are on their way to Kathmandu, we are rolling now! This morning we saw Expedition leader Justin Merle, Hybrid team leader Mike Hamill, and Sherpa guided team leader Greg Vernovage off at the airport. They are heading to Kathmandu ahead of the surge to get boots on the ground […]
Everest Expedition Coverage
March 25, 2010 With IMG Partners Eric Simonson and Phil Ershler along with guides Justin Merle, Mike Hamill, Greg Vernovage and Eben Reckord leaving for Nepal later this week the Everest Season is upon us! We’ll update this blog occasionally but for full Everest coverage be sure to check out the dispatches on the Everest […]
Like Horses To A Barn…
March 19, 2010 It’s a beautiful day here in the Northwest so what do two legends of Mt. Rainier do – like horses to a barn they went to Camp Muir! IMG Partners George Dunn and Phil Ershler along with Sue Ershler left HQ about 8:30 and were walking uphill by 10:00am. They pulled in […]
Everest Rope On The Move
March 18, 2010 Ang Jangbu in Nepal reports that we have sent another MI helicopter charter load (3495 kg) to Shyangboche this morning, in preparation for the Everest expedition.  Ang Pasang and Ang Tshering at Shyangboche received the loads which will be heading up to Everest BC soon.  Among the loads is a large quantity […]